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Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change

Local pastors say more conversations need to be had around gun violence and racial tension

Jun 17, 2020 6:22 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Five years ago, nine people were killed during a prayer group meeting inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Even though years have passed since the tragedy that moved a nation, some local pastors say no meaningful change has taken in place since the events of June 17, 2015. Growing up in Charleston, Rev. Carey…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

Jun 17, 2020 4:11 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 20,551, probable cases to 5, confirmed deaths to 617, and zero probable deaths. ABC Columbia image Per DHEC: Nine of the deaths occurred…

Headed to the polls for the June 23 Primary Runoff? Here are things you need to know

Jun 17, 2020 3:12 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Voters in some South Carolina precincts will head back to the polls to vote in a primary runoff Tuesday, June 23. If you’re planning on voting in the Primary Runoff there are some rules you need to know, according to The State Election Commission. If you voted on June 9, you are limited to voting in the same…

Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary

Jun 17, 2020 12:49 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss, they say will be to make a call for action on gun violence, and racism. The Congressmen will be joined by Reverend Eric Manning from Mother…

Emanuel AME 5th Anniversary marked by remembrance and call for action

Jun 17, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wednesday, June 17, 2020 marks five years since the massacre at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof entered the church and shot and killed nine people during a bible study. Roof was sentenced to death. Roof is currently being held in a Federal prison. There are events planned this week to…

Man who held RCSD at bay more than 6 hour standoff arrested

This is a first look at the man deputies say led them on chase, standoff

Jun 17, 2020 11:59 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland County,SC ( WOLO)—- We are getting the first look at 21 Tyreek Douglas the man Richland County Deputies say barricaded himself inside a home for more than 6 hours Tuesday night. Image: ABC Columbia Photographer Michael Lee According to authorites, around 1:20 pm Tuesday June 16, officials say they attempted to make a…

Missing 13-year-old taken by mother in Clarendon has been found

Jun 17, 2020 8:30 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Clarendon County deputies say they have found a 13-year-old who was taken by his mother, after he was last seen on Sunday.

Columbia unanimously passes updated ‘Use of Force’ policy

Council members vote to approve new 'Use of Force' recommendations

Jun 17, 2020 2:33 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia’s policing here in South Carolina. (Courtesy Ben Crump Law) George Floyd is pictured in an undated photo released by the office of Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump. The…

Two killed in fatal crash on Dicey Creek Road in Kershaw

Jun 17, 2020 2:18 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Dicey Creek Road at US Hwy. 1.

Comet holds ‘Grand Reopening’ with new safety measures

Columbia' public transportation system is adjusting safety requirements to protect riders and employees

Jun 16, 2020 10:33 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Comet is open again and this time with some new safeguards in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting those who ride the bus and employees. Tuesday afternoon officials with the city’s bus system held a ‘Grand Reopening’ ceremony at its hub which is located on Sumter Street in downtown Columbia. Among…

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Five years after Mother Emanuel shooting, some pastors continue call for change

Local pastors say more conversations need to be had around gun violence and racial tension

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

Headed to the polls for the June 23 Primary Runoff? Here are things you need to know

Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary

Emanuel AME 5th Anniversary marked by remembrance and call for action

Man who held RCSD at bay more than 6 hour standoff arrested

This is a first look at the man deputies say led them on chase, standoff

Missing 13-year-old taken by mother in Clarendon has been found

Columbia unanimously passes updated ‘Use of Force’ policy

Council members vote to approve new 'Use of Force' recommendations

Two killed in fatal crash on Dicey Creek Road in Kershaw

Comet holds ‘Grand Reopening’ with new safety measures

Columbia' public transportation system is adjusting safety requirements to protect riders and employees

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